All incoming students attend orientation to meet future classmates and professors, and learn about the many resources and benefits available at The Chicago School.

Criminal Background Check

Consistent with the institution's commitment to the safety and security of its students, employees, and the general public, The Chicago School requires all degree-seeking students to complete a Criminal Background Check as a condition of acceptance and matriculation. Students are provided the necessary information to complete the background check in a timely manner through an outside vendor at their own expense.

Student Association and Groups

The Chicago School Student Association (CSSA) exists to meet the needs and serve the interests of all students. CSSA strives to fulfill its mission by addressing various aspects of student life, including personal and professional development, information resources, social outlets, and a voice for student concerns.

Dr. Michele Nealon-Woods

“Students need more than just technical tools; they need to be guided in understanding how their own belief systems and their level of psychological self-awareness influence their current and future competencies.” -Michele Nealon-Woods, National President, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

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Jennifer Stripe-Portillo

“In Student Affairs, we understand that diverse learning environments are strongly tied to positive student outcomes, namely persistence and success. At TCSPP, the Division of Student Affairs is committed to supporting our institutional commitment to diversity through including on our team individuals who bring diversity – professional and personal – to the table. Our efforts to be inclusive have led to the creation of a strong, multifaceted team that we know impacts the student experience at our institution.” -Jennifer Stripe-Portillo, Vice President, Student Affairs

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Dr. Todd DuBose

“The experience of hearing a loved one has died is...not only horrifying; the finality and irreversibility of the event has no prior framework with which to make sense of it. And making sense is our way of clawing at the walls as we fall into what feels like oblivion.”-Dr. Todd DuBose, Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology